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Bryan Jecko
NOTES:
As one of the most basic and
simplistic military craft from the Tholian Assembly, the O-1 destroyer
has been encountered more times than any other Tholian craft. Despite
it's significant age, it's unusual technology continues to provide the
Assembly with a truely dangerous and capable war craft.
The O-1 was first encountered
in the early 2240's during initial conflicts with the Tholian's. Many
Federation commanders mistook the small size of the vessel for vulnerability,
and a number of Federation interested were severly damaged or lost. The
reputation of Tholian punctuality was only second to their technological
prowes. The O-1 could easily match Federation vessels twice it's size
and quickly gaine a reputation. The destroyer was known for it's manueverability,
and Tholian tactics easily reflected this. When used in small squadrons
or 2 or 3 vessels, the O-1 would easily englobe it's enemies, forcing
them into a global defense. This prevented most vessels from concentrating
their power, and often allowed the Tholian to destroy their targer, or
at the very least, drive them off.
The O-1 suffered from only
one achilies heal - it's power matrix. During the 2240's and 2250's the
O-1's basic power plant was sufficient to allow it a successful attack
posture against most enemy targets. But as opponents became more powerful
and
By the 2250's as teritorial
disputes continued, many feared an upgrade to the basic craft.
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